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May 20

46 organisations work to protect the Mediterranean Sea!

Reducing bycatch impacts and promoting sustainable fisheries, mitigating the destruction of coralligenous habitats and seagrass beds, valorizing sustainable seafood, improve the policy recommendation and legal framework and fostering financial transition are some of the objectives of the “TOGETHER FOR THE MED” partnership. A coalition of NGOs, Conventions, research centers,... read more →

Apr 21

Bern Convention: “How one woman stepped up to save sea turtles in Greece”

Biodiversity conservation is at the forefront of public debate, as failure to halt the loss of biodiversity in Europe shadows European policies. Raising awareness on inspiring stories regarding biodiversity conservation can have a greater impact on people. This is the reason behind the new campaign “Voices of Nature” launched... read more →

Apr 17

Litter ingested by sea turtles – Protocol

Apr 13

T-PVS/Files(2021)27. Update Report. Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) & Soft Shell Nile Turtle (Trionyx triunguis) Conservation Monitoring in Anamur beach, Mersin, Turkey

Apr 13

T-PVS/Files (2021)19. Update Report. Follow-up of Recommendation No. 9 (1987) on the protection of Caretta caretta in Laganas bay, Zakynthos (Greece).

Apr 13

T-PVS/Files(2021)32. Update Report. Threats to marine turtles in Thines Kiparissias (Greece)

Apr 06

Sea turtle project launches in Albania

An online meeting was held on 1 April 2021 among Albanian experts and officials, within the framework of the regional project “Conservation of marine turtles in the Mediterranean Region”. The meeting marked the launch of the second phase of project activities in Albania, which is being implemented by MEDASSET... read more →

Mar 23

Civil society demands that Greece’s Recovery Plan prioritises making society Greener and Fairer

70 civil society organisations co-signed an open letter to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Theodoros Skylakakis, initiated by Common Ground and Greenpeace, outlining their priorities for a green and just recovery and seeking more public involvement in developing policies ATHENS, 23 March 2021 Greece, like all other member states,... read more →

Mar 09

Press Release: Protest of thousands of citizens and last appeal to the Prime Minister for Nature Protection

29.630 citizens and dozens of environmental organizations demand the withdrawal of Article 219 of public contracts law. 3 March 2021 Within just 5 days, 29.630 citizens united their voice against the unacceptable provision of the draft law that is being discussed at the Greek Parliament. Moreover, following an... read more →

Jan 26

MedBycatch Project: Call for Proposals for Short Film Production

MEDASSET is launching a call for proposals in the framework of the MedBycatch project, for the production of a short film on the topic of bycatch. Please read the full brief below. Confirmation of interest: Please send an email confirming your interest to participate in the call for proposals... read more →